Digital Innovation Internal Audit Lead at Syngenta Group

Manchester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Digital Transformation, Internal Audit Strategy, AI, Advanced Analytics, Automation, Continuous Monitoring, Data Visualization, Risk Intelligence, Process Mining, GenAI, Stakeholder Management, SAP/S4 HANA, SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau

Industry

Farming

Description

Company Description At Syngenta Group, we're a global community of 56,000 innovators across 90 countries, united by a 250-year legacy of agricultural excellence. As the world's most local agricultural technology partner, we create tailor-made solutions that transform farming while protecting our planet, driven by our commitment to innovation, ethics, and integrity. Through our inclusive environment and diverse perspectives, we pioneer breakthrough solutions for farmers, society, and future generations. Join our worldwide teams of agricultural pioneers in creating a more resilient and equitable food system for all. Job Description Join our high-performing Global Internal Audit team as the Digital Innovation Internal Audit Lead —a transformational role at the cutting edge of audit innovation, technology, and business intelligence. You'll architect and lead the digital transformation of our internal audit function, embedding AI, advanced analytics, automation, and continuous monitoring into every stage of the audit lifecycle. Your mission: to revolutionize how we plan, execute, and report—delivering sharper risk insights, faster execution, broader coverage, and strategic value to the business. Working directly with the Head of Group Internal Audit and senior leadership across Business, Finance, IT, and Compliance, you'll build a data-driven, AI-enabled audit capability that strengthens Syngenta's resilience and competitive edge. This is a high-impact, strategic role for a digital pioneer ready to reshape Internal Audit for the future. What You'll Do 🚀 Lead Digital Transformation Own and execute the Internal Audit digital strategy and multi-year roadmap, aligned with organizational priorities and the evolving risk landscape Drive adoption of a technology-enabled assurance operating model; track outcomes, measure impact, and iterate 🔧 Build Next-Generation Audit Solutions Analytics Assets: Design interactive dashboards and analytics tools to enhance audit scoping, accelerate evidence gathering, and enable continuous assurance Data Platform: Integrate internal and external data sources (market signals, macroeconomic indicators, adverse media) for contextual, real-time risk intelligence Risk Sensing & Monitoring: Develop predictive analytics for enhanced risk anticipation, risk scoring, anomaly detection, and continuous monitoring of risks. Process Mining: Develop and deploy process mining tools (e.g., Celonis, SAP Signavio) to automate process analysis, identify inefficiencies, and feed insights into audit programs AI & GenAI: Pilot and scale responsible AI use cases for internal audit —drafting workpapers, document summarization, anomaly detection, risk triage. Support the development and roll out of AI enabled tools and automation in alignment with the Group’s overarching AI strategy. ⚙️ Automate & Elevate Audit Ways of Working Planning: Centralize the audit universe; automate document/data requests; provide auditors with process flows, KPIs, and risk indicators Fieldwork: Standardize testing templates, digital workpapers, sampling logic, and evidence-linking tools Reporting: Deliver concise, data-driven insights to senior leadership and the Audit Committee Continuous Improvement: Modernize audit methodology through structured knowledge sharing and iterative enhancements 💡 Champion Innovation & Thought Leadership Foster adigital innovation and data driven mindset within Internal Audit Coach and upskill teams on analytics, AI, and digital tools Serve as the Internal Audit digital ambassador, driving adoption and change across the organization 🤝 Lead Stakeholder Collaboration & Change Build trusted partnerships with IT, Finance, Compliance, and business leaders Collaborate with Syngenta's digital competency centers to accelerate transformation Lead tool selection, configuration, and rollout—ensuring security, compliance, and scalability Qualifications Must-Haves: Education: Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting, Finance, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field Proven track record leading digital transformation, analytics, or automation in Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance, or Finance Hands-on technical expertise : Analytics development (SQL, Python) Data visualization (Power BI, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud) ERP data structures (SAP/S4 HANA preferred) Data modeling platforms (AWS, SAP BW/4 HANA, Snowflake) Process mining tools (Celonis, SAP Signavio) AI/GenAI knowledge: Familiarity with governance, privacy, bias mitigation, and explainability in audit contexts. Exposure to AI/ML use cases. Audit/assurance background: Experience in internal audit, accounting, or Big 4 consulting Exceptional communication & stakeholder management skills—comfortable influencing executives and frontline teams alike Analytical rigor, problem-solving prowess, and a passion for innovation Fluent English Nice-to-Haves: Experience integrating external data into audit analytics (market indicators, adverse media) Leadership of complex, multi-stakeholder audit engagements in global organizations Familiarity with audit management platforms and agile delivery methodologies Exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, or agro-industrial sectors Track record in organizational change and digital transformation projects Project management experience Autonomy and decision-making in ambiguous environments International work experience or multi-market exposure Additional Information Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance. Up to 31.5 days annual holiday. Impact: Shape the future of Internal Audit in a global, purpose-driven organization Growth: Continuous learning opportunities, training, and career development Flexibility: Hybrid work model with up to ~ 30% global travel Culture: Dynamic, international team; collaborative environment; recognized as a Top 5 Employer and #1 in Agriculture by Science Journal Location: Manchester, UK or Pune, India Full-time, permanent role #LI-Hybrid #LIBS1

Responsibilities

The lead will own and execute the Internal Audit digital strategy, driving the adoption of a technology-enabled assurance model using analytics, process mining, and AI/GenAI throughout the audit lifecycle. This role involves building next-generation audit solutions, automating ways of working, and championing digital innovation within the function.